Rudy Frasca started his simulator business in his garage in 1958.
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New chief for Continental
Stoppek was formerly CEO for Waukesha Engine.
Helicopter association’s past president flies west
Zuccaro was HAI president from 2005 until January 2020.
New president for Twin Commander Aircraft
Allen Goad has taken the helm of Twin Commander Aircraft.
Fatal accident claims Mid-Continent’s Pat Napolitano
WICHITA, Kansas — Over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics lost a valued employee and friend. Pat Napolitano was involved in a fatal airplane accident Friday, May 25, 2018, south of Santa Fe, New Mexico. The aircraft involved was a Beechcraft Staggerwing (BE-17/G, Registration Number 79091), owned by Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics, […]
Dick Cole represents his Raiders compatriots well at SUN ‘n FUN
Hundreds of people gathered to be with Dick Cole at SUN ‘n FUN 2018 in Lakeland, Florida, on April 14, 2018. Cole has earned their acclaim in so many ways. At 102 years of age, his wise and experienced perspective should be sufficient to garner respect from the rest of us. Cole is a World […]
My Story: A Millennial airport manager
By MATT McVICKER “You should have seen this place back in the 1970s.” I often hear this phrase passionately tossed around in the FBO lounge. The pilot is usually sucking back a blazing hot cup of coffee that has been curdling on the warmer for hours. While I acknowledge the glory days of general aviation […]
AeroLEDs adds four employees
BOISE, Idaho – AeroLEDs has added four new members to the team in Boise. “Thanks to the loyalty of our customers, we need to grow to provide the best service possible,” says Nate Calvin, CEO and president. “These four bring a combined total of over 35 years of experience in aviation, engineering, and support of […]
Legends of Airpower returns to TV
Legends of Airpower, an aviation history series that has been broadcast on public television, Speed Network, Discovery Wings and Discovery Military Channel, is set to takeoff again this May. The 52-episode, award-winning series profiles 52 men and women who defined and revolutionized air power in America and across the world. The series offers a perspective […]